SHARKYS BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT
15201 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413
License #1303666
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Solid Health Score
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SHARKYS BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT in PANAMA CITY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip bins soiled. Rust/torn plastic on exterior of salad area ice machine.
- [24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Salad bowls stored next to hand wash sink in salad station.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water in outside oyster walk-in cooler.
- [08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Jugs of hot sauce stored under pile of oyster tags.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags and bundles of tags unmarked in oyster shucking station
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at over 500ppm. Corrected to 200ppm.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté: roasted red bell peppers 54F, garlic butter 44F, placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection and items down to 41F.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish thawing in dry area hand wash sink. Manager removed fish at time of inspection.
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SHARKYS BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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